08/27/2026
Almost a decade ago, my mom put on a show about her life story called Rise. She invited foster youth and survivors to show them that there’s more beyond that trauma.
I wanted to share a piece of her heart because after she told her story, she went on to tell others through a dance company called Animus. The impact of dance is incredible and she paved the way for many of us to recognize it and have our own voice.
If you’d like to watch the full video, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/vxUh-KcbqYY?is=VAD2NbHto-CS3VyD